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MasterProfessionalGuidelines
RecognizingPTRmembers
who have madesignificantcontributions
to the game of tennis
throughouttheir careers

MERIT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM/,MASTERPROFESSIONAL
RATING
Professional
TennisRegistryhasestablishedthe MasterProfessionallevelof certification
to recognize
thoseindividuals
whohavemadesignificantcontributions
to the gameof tennisthroughout
theircareers.OnlythosePTRmemberswho havebeencertifiedat
the Professionallevelfor nineyearsor moreare eligibleto apply.Candidates
mustalsohavemaintained
theirmembershipfor fiveyearsbeforeapplyingand be employed
consecutive
full time in a tennisindustryposition.
Thedesignationof masterprofessional
is an importantdistinctionin whichPTRmembersmustdemonstrate
theirbroadinvolvement
intennisoverseveralyears. lt is expectedthattheyhaveshowngrowthin theirknowledgeof the game,a stronginvolvement
inintroducing
tennisto theircommunity,
expertisein teachingandcoachinganda commitment
professionally.
to developing
lt is PTR's
beliefthata MasterProfessional
shouldbe a strongrepresentativeof the sportandonewho displaysthe higheststandards
in thetennisteachingprofession.

MASTERPROFESSIONALGUIDELINES
RequiredCriteria
All applicantsMUST meet the followingcriteriato be eligiblefor the Master Professionalrating:. Certifiedat the PROFESSTONAL
levelfor 9+ yeans. Member in good standingfor 5 consecutive years before apptying' EmployedFULL TIME in a tennis industrypositionfor the last 10 years (Committeedetermination). Must have earned a MAP 5A rating'Attendance at a minimum of 3 intemationalsymposiaor InternationalFederationevents' Presentationat a symposiumor IntemationalFederationevent and publishedarticlein a trade magazine

Stepsto Applyingfor the MasterProfessionalRating
Use the followingstep-by-stepprocedureto completethe applicationprocessfor the Master Professionalrating;!@lf you meetthe requiredcriteria,complete
the MasterProfessionalApplication.
AcquireTHREE(3) LETTERSof supportfrom colleaguesin thetennisindustry.Theseindividuals
shouldnotbe students
you havetaught,butothertennisprofessionals,managers,directors,etc.

trlq(3)LETTERS
AcquireTHREE
of supportfromplayersyouhavetaughtand/orcoached.

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2. Serviceto yourcommunity
to facilitate
the growthof the game
3. Serviceto PTRandyourcountry's
appropriatetennisassociation
for federation(USTA,LTA,DBT,etc.),including
tennismanufacturers
4. Professional
development
presentations
5. Publications,
and/orresearch
6. Tournament
administration
SubmityourPORTFOLIO,
MasterProfessionalApplication and Lettersof Supportto the International
Headquarters.
MasterProfessionals
will be announced
at the annualPTRInternationalsymposium.

Sendcompletedmaterialto:
PTRInternational
Headquarters
MeritAchievernent
Program
Attn: MasterProfessional
Committee
PO Box4739
HiltonHeadlsland,SC 29938

MASTERPROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIOGUIDELINESI

The portfoliois the most importantstep in applyingfor Master Professionalstatus. In the portfolio,you will documentyour activitiesin
each of the six categoriesof consideration.A pointsystem is used as a guide to determine the minimum quantity Lf information
expectedas a Master Professionalcandidate. Meetingor exceedingthe point totals in no way guaranteesyou will receiveMaster
Professionalstjatus.

THESIX MAJORCATEGORIES
ARE:
1. Teaching,coachingand playingexperience(32Spoints). Participationin communitytennisprograms
to introduce
thegameto newplayers. Developmentof leagueor teamcompetitions
andtournaments. Developmentof programsfor youngplayers(9 yearsold andunder). Coachinghighschoolor collegeteamsand/orprofessional
players. Attaining
a personalrankingandplayingsuccessandsuccessof coachedplayers' Developmentof successful
andactivetennisprogrammingin privateor publicenvironment
2. serviceto your communityto facititatethe growth of tennis (275points). Participation/organizationof tennisrelatedcommunity
events. Freeclinics,exhibitions'Activitiesto encourage
the growthof tennisto specialpopulations(wheelchairtennis,minorityprograms,etc.). Fundraisingeventsinvolving
tennisplayandparticipation' Involvement
in localtennisprofessional
associationor communigbasedassociation
3' Serviceto PTRand your country'sappropriatetennisassociationor federation(USTA,LTA,DBT,etc.)includingtennis
manufacturers(250points)' PTRand/ortennisassociationcommittees,
division,sectionalor nationaloffices' Stateor nationaltoumament
directoror referee,clinicor specialeventsdirector' PTRtester,clinician
or workshopleader,eventhostor staterepresentative. USTAPrograms(U.S.applicants)
or othertennisassociation
activities. Advisorystafifor tennismanufacturers
pTR sponsors
including
4. Professionaldevelopment(250points)'Attendanceat symposia,conferences,conventions
andmeetingsof tennisindustryorganizations'Teaching/coachingcertification
obtainedfroma country'srecognized
tennisassociation' Collegeand/oraccredited
courseworkthatis applicableto the tennisbusiness. PTRworkshops
and/orTennisUniversity
courses' USTASportSciencecertificationlevel1 & 2 andlorrelatedsportscience/coachingcertification' seminarsandcoursesofferedby the lrF or a country's
federation
or association
5. Publications,presentationsand/orresearch(175points)' Publishedarticlesin TennisPro,
Tennisandiorothertennisrelatedmagazines
or newspapers. Presentationsat regional,
nationalor international
conferences. Television
and/orradioappearances' Localacknowledgementof activities
andaccomplishments
via newspapers
andawards' Tennisrelatedresearchappearing
in a sportsjoumalor as partof a thesisor dissertation
6. Tournamentadministration(125points)' Tournament
directorfor sanctioned
eventsand/orcommunity
tournaments' Involvementin professional
tournament
administration(volunteer,playerservices,promotion). Planner/organizer
junioror adultleaguecompetitionof community. Umpireor refereefor toumament
andteamevents

SPECIALNOTE:
Theminimumpointrequirements
for eachcategoryare indicatedabove.Thesepoint
requirements
are intendedas a guideandin no wayguarantee
a MasterProfessional
candidatewill be selectedby the committeefor Masterprofessionalstatus.

PRESENTATIONFORMATFORPORTFOLIO
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The portfolioshouldbe a presentationthat reflectsan applicanfs professionalismas a PTR Master Professionalcandidate. lt must
be structuredin the followingorder:
Title page/cover
Master Professional Application
Complete resume or vita
Support material for category 1: Teaching, coaching and playing experience
Support material for category 2: Service to your community to facilitate the growth of tennis
Support material for category 3: Service to PTR, tennis association andlor tennis manufacturer
Support material for category 4: Professional development
Support material for category 5: Publications, presentations andlor research
Support material for category 6: Tournament administration
Support letters (3) from colleagues
Support letters (3) from players
Supportmaterialmust be documentationof an accomplishment,award,event or activity. lt could be in the form of a certificate
received,newspaperarticle,newsletter,letterconfirmingparticipation,photographicevidenceof an event, draw sheet,copy ofpresentation(outline),promotionalflyers, lettersfrom sponsorsor a copy of publishedarticles.
tt is the responsibilityof the Master Professionalapplicant to demonstratehiJher activitiesand acnmplishmenfs. The applicant,throughthe Portfolio,must providea sufiicientamountof informationin quantityand qualityto convincethe Committeeof theirworthinessas a PTR Master Professional.
A point system is utilizedto assist applicantsin determiningif they have achievedthe minimumrequirementin each categoryfor
consideration.Each item of supportdocumentedreceives5 pointsfor every year in which the applicantparticipated.No activity,nomatterwhat the size, hours of participation,money earned,local or nationalpublicity,will receivemore than 5 pointsfor each calendar
year. For example,an applicantwho was the toumamentdirectorfor a nationalevent (256 participantsand one week duration)will
receive5 pointsfor that event. S/he would also receivefive pointsfor a one day, two hour communityevent promotingtennisto 30
participants.This "equal"distributionof pointsensuresthat each applicanthas made numerouscontributionsto the sport of tennis
over severat years. Meeting or exceeding the point totals in no way guarantees the Cammittee will selecta candidate for MasterProfessionalsfatus.
Every applicantshould keep a copy of all materialssubmiftedin the Portfolio.

PROCEDURE
SELECTION
PTR Master ProfessionalCommitteeis composedof currentMaster Professionalsand meets annuallyat PTR's InternationalSymposium. The Committeeconsistsof eight membersincludingan electedChairperson.The Committee'sselectionprocedureis
as follows:
1. Individualportfoliosare sent to a Committeememberfor reviewand a check of referencesand informationprovidedby theapplicant. The review includesin person and/orphone interviewswith referencesincludedin the portfolio.
2. The reviewingCommitteememberwill make a presentationof the applicant'squalificationsto the full Committeeat the annualmeeting.
3. The full Committeewill then reviewthe portfolioand discussthe applicant'squalificationsas well as other concernsregardingthe
candidate.
4. The Committee,by vote, will approveor re.iectthe candidatefor Master professionalstatus.
5. The Committeewill notifythe applicantof their decisionwithin 3 days.
PTR Master ProfessionalCommitteetakes the importanceof confidentialityin their discussionsand voting proceduresvery seriously.
Applicantswho are not approvedby the Committeemay reviseand resubmittheir applicationand portfolioa maximumof 3 times in a
5 year period.
Provisionsof the MAP fuogrcm are subjectto annual ,evision. These Guidalinasare effectiveJuly 1, 2006, for ail applhants.

DEADL:NE TO SuBM:T MATERIALS
Master Professional po鯖 o:ios must be submitted by November 30th. This allows the Committee tme to evaiuate
o1lo andthe candidateis material and check references. The Committee may ask a candidate to revise a posubmitit again no later than」anuary 15th, POrForios deemed′ ηcomprere and/or Fare wirr,Orゎe cοnsrdered.